Palterton Primary School vs The Bolsover School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palterton Primary School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
87 students
The Bolsover School
Chesterfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
911 students
| Measure | Palterton Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands | The Bolsover School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #988 of 1,516 | #181 of 329 |
| National rank | #11044 of 15,697 | #2272 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 87 | 911 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 911 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 107.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.paltertonprimary.co.uk/ | www.thebolsoverschool.org |
The verdict
- •The Bolsover School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.1 vs 36.0).
- •The Bolsover School is the larger school with 911 students compared with 87.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Palterton Primary School better than The Bolsover School?
On the Success Index (England), The Bolsover School ranks higher (44.1 vs 36.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Palterton Primary School and The Bolsover School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Palterton Primary School: 87. The Bolsover School: 911. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Palterton Primary School and The Bolsover School rank in East Midlands?
Palterton Primary School is 988th of 1,516 and The Bolsover School is 181st of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).